Geostationary
QZS-6 (MICHIBIKI-6)
Navigation Augmentation (QZSS) · JAXA / Cabinet Office Japan
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A newer Michibiki satellite expanding Japan's quasi-zenith constellation. Japan plans to expand to seven Michibiki satellites to achieve redundant, always-available high-accuracy navigation across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. Each additional satellite improves service availability and provides backup during maintenance of other constellation members — essential as Japan integrates Michibiki into critical infrastructure including aviation, maritime navigation, and emergency management systems.
Its orbit
- Orbit
- Geostationaryappears to hang motionless over one spot on the equator
- Altitude
- 22,236–22,247 mi (35,786–35,803 km)
- Inclination
- 0.0°
- One orbit
- 23.9 hoursabout one orbit a day
- NORAD ID
- 62876
- Int’l designator
- 2025-023A
- Launched
- 2025
Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.
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